unidentified flaregun

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pichi1
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unidentified flaregun

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hello
i have seen the following flaregun / startergun / linthrower and i need some info on what it is.

it doesnt have the muzzle attachment and the overall size is 18cm.


https://ibb.co/crYRec

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https://ibb.co/bVKtQH

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thanks for any info
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Re: unidentified flaregun

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Hello, Never saw one like this before.

The Lanyard ring resembles the lanyard ring on a number of Danish Revolvers, so I would guess it could be Danish.

Is the end of the barrel threaded, can't tell from the picture ? It could be a tear gas pistol.
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Re: unidentified flaregun

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The end of the barrel is threaded. Yes, very likely it is a tear gun.
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Re: unidentified flaregun

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Some more info: its marked "pedro alcorta elgoibar", being a Spanish gunmaker from around 1910. the caliber of the barrel is aprox 14mm, with a rimmed cartige. The back of the frame has a hole to possibly fit a metal stock.
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